Defence & Aerospace

Embraer Executive Jet signs USD 7 billion deal with Flexjet

Embraer Executive Jet signs USD 7 billion deal wit...

February 6, 2025

Embraer Executive Jets, a subsidiary of the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer that manufactures private jets for business use, has signed a landmark agreement with Flexjet, a global leader in fractional jet ownership. Valued at up to USD 7 billion, the deal will expand Flexjetâ...

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India’s space industry funding collapsed by 55 pc in 2024

India’s space industry funding collapsed by 55 p...

January 15, 2025

With capabilities to launch its own satellites and several landmark space missions, for long India has been one of the global leaders in space exploration. However, despite several high-profile successes, funding in India’s space sector has taken a significant hit. According to...

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Uruguayan Air Force orders 5 A-29 Super Tucanos from Embraer

Uruguayan Air Force orders 5 A-29 Super Tucanos fr...

January 15, 2025

Embraer, a Brazilian Aerospace Corporation, has finalised a significant agreement with the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) and the Ministry of National Defence (MDN), converting options for five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into firm orders enhancing the FAU’s fleet and operational cap...

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Embraer secures firm order for 6 A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft

Embraer secures firm order for 6 A-29 Super Tucano...

January 1, 2025

Embraer has announced a firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft in a development that the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer calls a strategic move underscoring the global demand for its versatile, reliable, and cost-effective military aircraf...

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Portugal to launch customer for Embraer A-29N Super Tucano

Portugal to launch customer for Embraer A-29N Supe...

December 17, 2024

In a significant step toward bolstering its defence capabilities, Portugal has become the first European nation to acquire Embraer’s latest A-29N Super Tucano variant. The Portuguese Ministry of National Defence officially signed a contract with Embraer to purchase 12 of these ...

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Helicopters Inc signs letter of intent with Eve Air for 50 eVTOL

Helicopters Inc signs letter of intent with Eve Ai...

December 6, 2024

In a significant development for the urban air mobility sector, Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has signed a letter of intent with Helicopters Inc for the latter to purchase up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraf...

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MDA Space reports 38 pc revenue growth in Q3 2024

MDA Space reports 38 pc revenue growth in Q3 2024

November 19, 2024

In an exciting third-quarter performance for 2024, MDA Space, a leader in space exploration and satellite communications, has exceeded expectations. The company reported impressive growth across various segments, driven by its robust backlog, new contracts, and innovative offerin...

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Record Chinese participation at WDS 2026 in Riyadh

Record Chinese participation at WDS 2026 in Riyadh

November 14, 2024

With participation from over 100 Chinese defence companies, the 2026 World Defense Show (WDS) at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, is set to become a landmark event from February 8-12, 2026. This record-breaking involvement underscores the growing global appeal of WDS, which will spotlight...

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Swedish space industry achieves 600th rocket launch from Esrange

Swedish space industry achieves 600th rocket launc...

November 12, 2024

In the crisp Arctic air of Sweden’s northernmost region, an ambitious scientific journey took flight as the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) celebrated a historic milestone the 600th suborbital rocket launch from Esrange Space Centre in Kiruna. With MAPHEUS-15’s successful lau...

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Morocco signs MoU with Embraer for aerospace development

Morocco signs MoU with Embraer for aerospace devel...

November 1, 2024

In a strategic move to bolster its aerospace sector, Moroccan Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. This partnership aims to explore collaborative projects across commercial aviation, defence, and urban air mobilit...

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